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Gerontology (GERO)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/
- D class assignments available in GER102; phone (213) 740-5156.
Introduction to adult development through the lifespan; biological, psychological, and social processes; gerontology as a career for the future.
- Note: Internet Class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36200R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 145 of 150 | John Walsh, Julia Walsh | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
How psychologists study thinking, memory, emotions, personality, and behavior, and how people change in these throughout adulthood to old age.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Gerontology majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36220D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 30 | Elizabeth Zelinski | GER224 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
How social relationships affect adults of different ages; the changing contract across generations; interaction of culture, race, family and social values with adult development.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36225R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 34 | George Shannon | GER230 | ![]() ![]() |
Analysis of the skills, approaches and issues involved in the planning, development, and implementation of programs directed at meeting the needs of older persons.
- Note: 4 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36235R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 20 | Kate Wilber | GER224 | ![]() ![]() |
Exploring diversity in the older population and variability in the human aging process.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Internet class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36242R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 152 of 200 | Julie Bates, Tameka Brown | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Explores nutritional needs and the physiological, psychological, and sociological relationships to nutrition. Laboratory experiments in assessment and evaluation.
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36243R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Carin Kreutzer | GER114 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Problems and resources of the middle-aged and older woman in a changing society; including discrimination, stereotypes, employment, social interaction, etc.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36245R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 15 | Caroline Cicero | GER305 | ![]() |
Topical seminar in molecular and computational biology. Junior, senior or graduate standing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BISC department but may qualify for major credit in GERO. To register, enroll in BISC 461.
- Note: For permission to enroll in this course, please contact the instructor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Imaging Neuronal Structure and Function: From Molecules to Memories | |||||||||
13056D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Donald Arnold | RRI221 | ![]() ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36280D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Henry Forman, Hongqiao Zhang | OFFICE | ![]() |
Supervised experience in a geriatric health care setting which allows students to put theories and ideas into practive. Graded CR/NC. Lecture, discussion, and fieldwork.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36289D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Roberto Vicinanza, Anna Quyen Nguyen | GER114 | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36292D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Alison Balbag | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36293D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Alison Balbag | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36294D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Alison Balbag | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of special topics in the area of gerontology.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Introduction to Psychology and Aging | ||||||||||
36279R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 5 of 25 | Elizabeth Zelinski | ![]() |
A web based course analyzing physical, mental, and social age-related changes as well as implications of population aging trends for individuals and society.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36297R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 30 | Caroline Cicero | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36300R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 40 | Caroline Cicero | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Branding, marketing, and consumer behavior through examination of established, transitioning and emerging aging services and organizations.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36302R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 35 | Gregory Bearce, Sylvia Karl | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() | |
36301R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 56 of 70 | Gregory Bearce, Sylvia Karl | GER124 | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of programs related to end of life care. Cultural competencies in working with a diverse population on end of life issues.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36307R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 35 | Susan Enguidanos,Alexis Coulourides Kogan | ONLINE | ![]() | |
36306R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 30 of 35 | Susan Enguidanos,Alexis Coulourides Kogan | GER230 | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of lifespan physiology of human development, growth, and aging; major emphasis in the physiology of the later years and implications for health maintenance.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36309R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 31 of 35 | Changhan Lee | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36316R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 35 | Changhan Lee | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Examines tools and resources used to evaluate the nutrition status of individuals across the lifespan including biochemical, anthropometric and subjective global assessment. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36321D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 20 | Leslie Wills | GER115 | ![]() | |
36322D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Leslie Wills | OFFICE | ![]() |
A study of the principles of human nutrition throughout the life cycle. Current topics and controversies in nutrition and health are discussed. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36311D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Roberto Vicinanza | GER115 | ![]() ![]() | |
36313D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 15 | Roberto Vicinanza | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
A study of principles and procedures for food systems including techniques of food preparation, development, modification and evaluation of recipes, menus and products. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36324D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Kris Klinger | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36326D | 607 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 5 of 18 | Kris Klinger | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Discuss various factors that affect nutrition and aging. Topics include allergies in nutrition, food toxins, weight factors, and prevention and treatment of multiple organ systems. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36328D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | Carin Kreutzer | ONLINE | ![]() | |
36327D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 10 of 15 | Carin Kreutzer | GER115 | ![]() |
Theories of the biology of aging and the effects of age on functional integrity of the total organism.
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36312R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Caleb Finch,Christian Pike | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Behavior from adulthood to old age; study of major components of behavior such as perception, cognitive processes, personality, intergenerational relationships, sexuality, and life styles.
- Note: 607-36318 -- Internet Class 4 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36317R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 45 of 65 | Cleopatra Abdou, Alison Balbag, Allison Ponzio | GER124 | ![]() ![]() | |
36318R | 607 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 40 | Cleopatra Abdou, Alison Balbag, Allison Ponzio | ONLINE | ![]() |
Major legislation and programs; examination and analysis of policy-making and political processes affecting development and implementation of programs for older persons.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36333D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 44 of 45 | Jon Pynoos, Julie Overton | GER115 | ![]() ![]() | |
36334R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 39 of 60 | Jon Pynoos, Julie Overton | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of current trends and future prospects of finance and reimbursement systems. Topics include major legislation and programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36336R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 25 | Sally Ramirez | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() | |
36335R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 20 | Sally Ramirez | GER230 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Structural and organizational aspects of institutional and community programs; public policies, fiscal management, regulation, administration; obstacles to interagency coordination; the continuum of care.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36341R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Donna Benton | TBA | ![]() | |
36340R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Donna Benton | ![]() |
Aging (commonalities and distinctions) as addressed by biologists,psychologists, and sociologists. Topics include researchperspectives, normative agings, functional decline and disability,and aging and society.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36349R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 35 | George Shannon | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() | |
36350R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 26 of 30 | George Shannon | GER115 | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of case studies of issues affecting the aging services industries and the role industry leaders play in reacting to change.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36354R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 33 of 40 | Ed Schneider | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() | |
36355R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 94 of 110 | Ed Schneider | GER124 | ![]() ![]() |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36360D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Susan Enguidanos,Aaron Hagedorn, Carin Kreutzer | OFFICE | ![]() |
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36365D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 21 of 30 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | GER230 | ![]() | |
36366D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 14 of 25 | Carin Kreutzer | GER115 | ![]() ![]() |
Multidisciplinary perspectives on current research in Gerontology including physiology, neurobiology, health and medicine, psychology, sociology and public policy. Topics will change each semester.
- Note: For Ph.D. students only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36393D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | GER224 | ![]() ![]() |
An introduction to research methods and their application to gerontology including problem formation, research design, data collection, descriptive and analytical statistics, interpretation, and report preparation.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36368R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 77 of 80 | Yuan Zhang, Lauren Brown, Jennifer Ailshire | GER124 | ![]() ![]() | |
36369R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | Lauren Brown, Yuan Zhang, Jennifer Ailshire | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of special topics in the area of Gerontology.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Mass Spectrometry | ||||||||||
36394D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 3 of 15 | Birgit Schilling | ![]() | ||
Age-Friendly Los Angeles Practicum | ||||||||||
36395D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Caroline Cicero | AHF145D | ![]() | |
Age-Friendly Los Angeles Practicum | ||||||||||
36396D | 607 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Caroline Cicero | ONLINE | ![]() | |
Data Analysis Geroscience | ||||||||||
36397D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Simon Melov | ![]() |
Emphasizes the molecular and cellular biology of aging and age-related pathology and other aspects of basic aging research, including evolutionary biology, demography, epidemiology and bioinformatics.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36391R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 7 of 15 | Christian Pike, Changhan Lee | GER305 | ![]() | |
36392R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 15 | Christian Pike, Changhan Lee | GER305 | ![]() |
Mandatory organized laboratory rotation. Allows students to participate in laboratory activities. Designed to help select dissertation advisor and research.
- Note: 4 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36375R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 5 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
Overview of topics in the psychology of aging. Includes research and theory bearing on cognitive, personality, adaptive, and social processes throughout the adult life span. Recommended preparation: Undergraduate coursework in psychology. Open only to doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36320R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 15 | Elizabeth Zelinski | GER224 | ![]() |
Research leading up to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied toward the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36385D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 22 of 25 | Kelvin Davies, Jennifer Ailshire, Susan Enguidanos | OFFICE | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36386D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | ![]() |